The Jobs and Skills WA Adult Apprentice Employer Incentive has been reintroduced by the WA Government. Under this program, 400 places are available to eligible employers over four years, with payments of up to $26,800 provided at three milestone points.
Eligibility:
✅ Training contracts must start on or after July 1, 2025.
✅ The apprentice must be living and working in WA.
✅ The apprentice must be 21 years of age or older at the commencement date stated on the training contract.
✅The apprentice must be undertaking an apprenticeship in the building and construction sector in WA in a Priority Start occupation.
Who is not eligible for the Adult Apprentice Incentive?
Employers are ineligible to access the Adult Apprentice Incentive if:
- the apprentice’s place of residence is outside of Western Australia;
- the employer is a State or Commonwealth Government department or agency;
- the employer is eligible for any of the following State Government incentives:
- Group Training Organisation (GTO) Wage Subsidy; and
- WA Group Training Program (WAGTP).
Contact the ASA team if you require further assistance in claiming the incentives by completing the web form below or email us at [email protected].
